Soviet paranoia over German “super tanks” led to wild designs like the KV-3, KV-4, and KV-5. Some weighed more than 100 tons and carried 107mm guns, but most never left the drawing board. Meanwhile, ...

Debuting in 1939, the KV heavy tank shocked German commanders. With 75mm armor and a 76mm gun, it was immune to nearly every Panzer and even artillery. At the Winter War and in 1941, lone KV tanks ...

Heavy tanks, despite what their designation may suggest, weren't simply designed to be great, lumbering hulks. Thick armor to absorb punishment was paramount, certainly, but so too was relative ...